Euan Aitken's transformation in the past 12 months has been nothing short of spectacular.
He has gone from a decent to good centre to a lethal edge player during his time at the Warriors. He's now firmly established himself as a wide running, try-scoring, back-rower.
With the Warriors set to return to their home base in New Zealand full time from 2023, Aitken has made it clear he will not be relocating.
This means he is on the lookout for a new club in 2023 and beyond.
Usually in these lists, it's easy to link players with a Super League stint, however given Aitken's reluctance to move across the Tasman, it's not really feesable to suggest he'd move to England.
Below are five clubs who could provide landing spots for Aitken in 2023.
2. St George Illawarra Dragons
Could we see the return of Aitken to the Dragons? It would be quite a story to see the man who left a fringe first-grade centre only to return as a first choice second rower.
Jack Bird had been very good out wide in the opening rounds but seems to have finally found a home in the halves. With Tariq Sims seemingly always linked away from the club, Aitken suits a need.
With the greatest of respects to recent signings, the Dragons need a refresh and to bring their average age down.
Aitken at 26 is the perfect fit. He also adds speed that other options simply don't have.
I'd totally be on board if I were a Dragons fan. The story here is worth it alone.
